Custard

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cold milk 
• 4 tablespoons sugar 
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 
• 1 beaten egg (optional) 
• 1 lemon peel

Preparation: 

1. In a saucepan combine milk, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, lemon zest and beaten egg. 
2. Mix well.
3. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture thickens.